Saturday, March 1, 2008

The Beginning

This blog is about my experiences -- both professional and personal -- as a librarian. I'll include anecdotes about my job, interesting articles I find, personal observations, and whatever else relates even tangentially to librarianship. This is all true, though names and other possibly identifying details will be changed.

I was recently uprooted from a three-year marriage and my native Midwest to come to this beautiful area in the south with just a few pieces of furniture, a car, and a cat. I didn't know anyone here except for the people who interviewed me, so I am enjoying a fresh start. I'll add to the Cast of Characters as I identify the "regulars" in my life. Here are some people I associate with most. They are grouped by association, in alphabetical order for your convenience:

Co-workersBelle: The other reference librarianBosslady: The branch managerKing Nerd: (meant affectionately) Mama H's manager, who has many interestsMama H: My boss, a very sweet lady

The patronsMiss F.: Sweet old lady who keeps the book sale running on a daily basis. (First appearance: Crossing boundaries)Mr. Subject: Requests books on random subjects at least once a week, usually more. (First appearance: Meet Mr. Subject)Fritzie: Takes classes from a local school and frequently calls or visits the reference desk for help with her assignments. Local lady (with a local accent) in her 50s, extremely friendly, with a voice that carries. (First appearance: Meet Fritzie)